Monthly Newsletter July 2010

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Feature Member
Dare to Inspire
Contact: Jennifer Loscialpo
Phone: 860-338-5120
Email: jennifer@daretoinspire.net, Web: www.daretoinspire.net

Windows and Energy Savings For Home and Office

By Rich Hart

With the record-breaking heat this summer it's even

more important to make sure that your home and
business is energy efficient. When selecting new
windows there are 3 key measures used to determine
energy performance:
● U-value (or "U-factor") is the measure of the
amount of heat (in Btus) that moves through a square
foot of window in an hour for every degree Fahrenheit
difference in temperature across the window. The
lower the U-value rating, the better the overall
insulating value of the window.
● Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) is the measure
of the amount of solar energy that passes through the
window; typical values range from 0.4 to 0.9, and the
higher the SHGC the greater the solar energy that
passes through the window system. Windows with
high SHGC (above 0.7) are designed for colder Tinted glass coatings—Tinted glass and tinted window films
climates, while windows with low coefficients are have long been used in commercial buildings to reduce heat
designed for hotter climates. gain through windows.
● Air infiltration or air leakage is given in terms of Low-e coatings—More than any other single improvement,
cubic feet of air per minute per foot of window edge. the invention and commercial development of low-emissivity
The best windows have air leakage rating between (low-e) coatings in the 1980s revolutionized window
0.01 and 0.06 cfm/ft. technology. This has the effect of keeping the building cooler
in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Other factors to consider when ensuring that your
windows are working as efficiently as they can are: Edge spacers—The edge spacer is what holds the panes of
glass apart and provides the airtight seal in an insulated
Double glazing—Until the 1980s the primary way glass window. Most windows manufactured until recently
manufacturers improved the energy performance of have an aluminum edge spacer
windows was to add an additional layer of glazing. which unfortunately conducts
Double glazing insulates almost twice as well as single heat and cold easily. Some
glazing. progressive manufacturers are
Thickness of air space—With double-glazed now using a dense foam spacer,
windows the air space between the panes of glass has or a “warm edge” spacer.
a big effect on energy performance. A very thin air For additional info on replacing
space does not insulate as well as a thicker air space windows, contact
because of the conductivity through that small space. Rich the Rehabber,
Low-conductivity gas fill—By substituting a denser, Replacement Window
lower conductivity gas such as argon for the air in a Specialist.
sealed insulated glass window, heat loss can be rehabrich@gmail.com 1
reduced significantly. www.richtherehabber.com
Are You Using Your
Time Wisely?
Most businesspeople are deluged with
demands for their time, resources, and
advice on a daily basis. Knowing which
requests to take on is a critical skill and can
be the difference between dragged down by
extraneous commitments and having the
time and space to do your job well. Before
saying yes to your next request, ask yourself
these three questions:

Am I the right person?

It may not be worth your time to do a
job yourself. For example, is it worth
your time to stuff envelopes for a
mailing, or is the value of the time you
would spend on the project more than
it would cost to outsource to a mailing
house. If it will take you 8 hours to do
your books, but it would take a
professional bookkeeper one hour,
you’re saving time and money by
outsourcing

Is this the right time?

What else is on your plate right now?
If you take the time to do this project,
will something else suffer? Remember
to take into consideration the domino
effect. When a new project or request
is added to your schedule, everything
gets shuffled.

Do I have enough information?

If you can’t do a job right, find
someone who can or wait until you can
do it correctly.

If the answer to any of these questions is

“no,” don’t take on the commitment. Pass it
on to the right person, schedule it for a future
time, or wait until you have the information
you need. There is no shame in saying no.
It’s a skill we all must master.

When going to a networking event when

Networking you only know one or two people, ask

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those that you do know to introduce you to

Tip! one person they know at the event. Then

ask that person to introduce you to

2 somebody that they know and so forth.

 Summer Safety Tips for Pets
Provided to You by: Out of the Dog House Pet
Sitting and Dog Walking

1. Please leave your pets at home when you are running

errands on a warm day. A car will heat up to
dangerous temperatures within minutes even if you
leave the windows down or use air conditioning prior
to leaving.
2. Always keep in mind that lighter colored animals are
more likely to sunburn and have an increased risk of
skin cancer than pets with darker coats. Pets
spending a lot of time in the sun may require
sunscreen protection. Check with your veterinarian to
see what is appropriate for your pet.
3. Early signs of heat stroke are excessive panting,
staggering, increased heart rate, respiratory distress
or hyperventilation, dark red gums, lethargy,
increased body temperature and drooling. Heat is
more pronounced for pets with darker coats.
4. Remember that even with thick pads, asphalt may REMEMBER!!!
burn a pet’s footpad and close proximity to the
ground may cause your pet’s body to heat up quickly. Refer a business that enrolls as a new
Try to walk early in the morning or later in the member and receive one month's
evening and walk on grass if possible. Rising membership for free!
temperatures can lead to heat exhaustion, heat Next Enrollment Period:
stroke, brain damage, coma and death. August 1 – August 7, 2010.
5. Short-nosed breeds of cats and dogs with heart and
respiratory problems are at a higher risk of heat
stroke.
6. Make sure your pet always has plenty of fresh, cold
water.

Personalized at-home care for your pets

Insured and reliable

Free initial consultation

No extra fees for additional pets

860-838-4269

www.outofthedoghousect.com

We treat your pets like our own

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 INTRODUCING THE ALL NEW

Brought to you by founder, Jennifer Loscialpo

Visit us on the web at www.daretoinspire.net

Dare to Inspire is a company that was created to inspire individuals and non-profit and
charitable organizations to reach their maximum potential. At Dare to Inspire, you can
shop for what you need, support your favorite Cause, and be inspired…all in one place!
It’s so simple. Just go to www.daretoinspire.net. From there, you will find links to shop at
any one of the over 60 online merchants that can be accessed through our website. The
top websites include, Amazon.com, Best Buy, iTunes, North Face, Crocs, Land of Nod,
Walmart mp3 downloads, Tastefully Simple, Soccer.com…and many more!

Or, you can purchase any of our signature products directly at www.daretoinspire.net which
include custom made jewelry, clipboards, corkboards, and wine charms.

When you are done shopping, select the Cause you would like to support and a portion of
every purchase you make through www.daretoinspire.net will be contributed to that Cause.
We currently make contributions to the following Causes: Alzheimer’s Association,
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation-CT chapter, CRT Therapeutic Foster Care and
Adoption.

***We are currently looking for other Causes and Organizations that would like to benefit
from our donations. If you know of a charity, non-profit organization, school, PTO, sports
team, Church… and the organization would like to learn more about an easy way to get
continual, additional funding… contact us about getting them on board! We are excited to
help!

You can reach us by email: jennifer@daretoinspire.net or phone 860.338.5120.

Plus, visit our website for ideas, blogs, and guides to help inspire you throughout the year!
At Dare to Inspire, we believe that the best way to inspire yourself, is by inspiring others
first!

4 WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

 Are you eating well enough? Do you have enough energy to keep up with summer?
Have you thought about NOT dieting and instead eating a little healthier each day?

Savory Thymes can help you. Many people lose weight when eating our homemade
healthy dinners without even trying! Call 860-613-2464 or visit us on the web:
www.savorythymespcs.com and order today. There’s no commitment!
We deliver to your home and office.

Ruth L'Hommedieu
860-613-2464
chefruth@savorythymespcs.com
www.savorythymespcs.com

An exclusive offer for GBA members. Work with Malafronte Consulting and James Robert
Creative on your next website project. Combine the talents of two great GBA members. The
graphic design of James Robert Creative to give your site the visual appeal to make you stand out
from your competition and the application and database development of Malafronte Consulting
that turns your website into your 24/7 employee that will give you a competitive advantage over
them. Attention to detail, competitive rates and quick turn around are the cornerstones of our
services. Some examples of functionality you may think of adding
● Ecommerce ● Contact Forms ● Seamless Social Media Integration
● Photo Gallery ● Polls ● Get found on Google
● E-newsletter ● Blogs ● Browser based Content Management
● Calendars ● News Feeds ● Live site statistics and graphs
● Live chat ● Customer Portals ● Mobile Device Integration

Setup a meeting to discuss your next website project this month and we will accept 70% of our
fees as barter and your first year of website and email hosting is free.

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InLine Adz

Random Facts
• In 1949, Popular Mechanics magazine predicted computers would eventually weigh no more than 1.5 tons.
• About 88 percent of people now use online banking to pay their bills.
• Diet Pepsi was first marketed in 1963 as Diet Patio Cola.
• The rooster depicted on boxes of Kellogg’s corn flakes is named Cornelius.
• Credit card statements accounted for 55 percent of all bills sent by mail last year. That is more than any group
including utilities, insurance and telephone bills.
• In 2004, the top item searched on eBay was the RV.
• About 67 percent of people have had problems accessing Web sites on their mobile phones and more than 50
percent will not return to those Web sites.
• Peanut butter was introduced in 1890 as a protein source for people with bad teeth who had a difficult time
chewing meat.
• Regardless of economic climate, about 600,000 new businesses started each year from 1977 through 2009.
• Companies that actively seek out employee input see a 19 percent average annual net income increase.
Companies that don’t can expect an annual 33 percent decrease.
• The world’s biggest industry, affecting more than 240 million jobs, is tourism. Education comes in second.
• If you really did have a ton of money, and it consisted of new $20 bills, you would have about $19.6 million.

Available at: http://charlotte.floridaweekly.com/news/2010-02-25/Business_News/Random_business_information_to_ponder.html 7

 Please note that GBA's offices will be closed on
Friday, July 30, 2010,
Monday, August 2, & Tuesday, August 3, 2010.

During these 3 days we will not be available via email,

but we can be contacted via cell phone at
860-759-3100 if needed.

Thank you for your understanding!

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 A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS FROM STAR-SCHEIN INSURANCE AGENCY,
HARTVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE AMERICAN SOCIETY
FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS....

PET HEALTH INSURANCE!

GO TO WWW.STARSCHEIN.COM CLICK ON THE
PRODUCTS TAB, THEN CHOOSE PET HEALTH
INSURANCE.

Pets can be covered for catastrophic only, illness only or

you can provide them with well care.

They can also be covered for all of the above! Do you have
questions? Then call us and ask away!

Star-Schein Insurance Agency...

Don't forget to cover your summer toys too. In addition
Insurance you need
to home, auto and business, we can insure your boat,
with companies you trust!
atv, personal watercraft and motorcycle.

Gift Certificates & Deals for GBA Members

Patrician's Auto Detailing is offering a full detail
service for 100% barter if a GBA member refers
ONE cash customer. (large vehicles only $30
cash) Contact Peter at 315-278-3801 or via email
at Patrician.Detailing@gmail.com.
Joe Lavoie of Hold Your Head High
Motivational Speaking is offering a 20%
commission on the net profit of any event a GBA
member refers him for. Contact Joe at
hold_your_head_high@gmail.com.
Personal Harmony and Health, LLC offers
Healing Arts Classes and Session GIFT
CERTIFICATES to GBA Members at 50% Barter.
GBA Members: Give the gift that relaxes and
rejuvenates as a special treat for yourself or to
thank your loyal clients. The specified value may
be applied to recipient's choice of Healing Arts
Services. See ad below.

Dare to Inspire is offering a $20 gift certficate

good towards their signature products in
exchange for a referral of a business or
organization that joins the site. Contact
jennifer@daretoinspire.net for more info!

Savory Thymes Personal Chef Service is

offering 75% cash / 25% barter for your own
personal use on all her services. Chef Ruth
wants you to be confident when referring her
services.

Malafronte Consulting 50/50 Deal

Transfer the hosting of your website to
Malafronte Consulting and receive a 50%
savings off of your current web hosting
company and bill 50% of your annual hosting
contract with Malafronte Consulting on barter. 9
R. Richard Croce LLC Law Holds Grand Opening
Teresa Opalacz, Chairman of the Middlesex County
Chamber of Commerce, announced that R. Richard
Croce law firm held a grand opening event on
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at its location on 438
Main Street in Middletown.

The firm is owned by R. Richard Croce, Attorney at

Law, a twenty-year resident of Middlesex County, and
specializes in: business formation and maintenance
of business entity record; contract drafting, review
and negotiation; creditor / debtor relations;
bankruptcy; litigation; real estate; and wills.

Mr. Croce said, "The mission of R. Richard Croce

LLC is to provide practical, affordable legal advice
and counsel to its clients in a timely manner. I look
forward to assisting businesses and individuals in
Middletown, Middlesex County and the surrounding
areas meet their business and personal legal needs."
L-R; Middletown Mayor Sebastian Giuliano, Chamber Board
For more information, please visit of Directors member Peggy Strange, Attorney at Law
www.richardcroce.com. Richard Croce, and Chamber president Larry McHugh.

Photo Images Co.

Do you have those days as you face many obstacles in running your business that “it’s a jungle out there”? It
seems everywhere you look their seems to be something just waiting to take a large bite out of your profit
10 margin! Maybe it is time to use photography in your website to promote your business so that you will feel
comfortable in a safer environment. Contact: Ben Jordan, Photo Images Co., 860-978-2949, photoi@msn.com
GBA Membership Email Marketing
Malafronte Consulting
New Members Listed in Red Contact: Paul Malafronte
958 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
Advertising (Digital) Phone: 203-843-6657
InLine Adz Email: paul@malafrontehosting.com
Contact: Ray Charpentier Web: www.malafrontehosting.com
Windsor, CT 06095
Phone: 860-752-5628 Energy Saving
Fax: 860-683-2271 Green Products & Systems
Email: ray.charpentier@inlineadz.com Contact: Ray Charpentier
Web: www.inlineadz.com Windsor, CT 06095
Phone: 860-752-5628
Alternative Health/Healing Arts Fax: 860-683-2271
Personal Harmony and Health LLC Email: ray.charpentier@inlineadz.com
Contact: Diane C. Esposito, RMT/Holistic Coach Web: www.inlineadz.com
8 Whispering Pines Drive
Wallingford, CT 06492 Financial Services/Investments
Phone: 203-284-1204 Barnum Financial Group
Email: diane@personalharmonyandhealth.com Contact: Michael Resnick
Web: www.personalharmonyandhealth.com 100 Great Meadow Road, Suite #200
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Attorney Phone: 860-670-5008
R. Richard Croce, LLC
Fax: 860-218-2899
Contact: Rich Croce Email: mresnick@metlife.com
PO Box 15, S. Glastonbury, CT 06073
Phone: 860-501-2815
Fine Art
Email: rich.croce@gmail.com Peter A. Patrician Design & Illustration
Contact: Peter Patrician
Automotive Portland, CT 06480
Patrician's Auto Detailing
Phone: 315-278-3801
Contact: Peter Patrician Email: PPatrician.Design@gmail.com
Portland, CT 06480
Phone: 315-278-3801
Graphic Design
Email: Patrician.Detailing@gmail.com James Robert Creative
Contact: James Robert Valentino
Bookkeeping Services 139 Cedar Ridge Road, Newington, CT 06111
Balanced Books by Joe
Phone: 860-666-0176
Contact: Joe Lavoie Email: mindsite09@jamesrobertcreative.com
Phone: 860-426-1057
Web: www.jamesrobertcreative.com
Email: Joseph_Lavoie@balancedbooksbyjoe.com
Catering Peter A. Patrician Design & Illustration
Request A Chef Contact: Peter Patrician
Contact: Thomas Apgar Portland, CT 06480
PO Box 504, Tolland, CT 06084 Phone: 315-278-3801
Phone: 860-760-5990 Email: PPatrician.Design@gmail.com
Email: ChefThom@RequestAChef.com
Web: www.RequestaChef.com Health Counseling
Healthy Plate Healthy Path
Computers/Networking Contact: Amanda Valden, CHHC
Distinctive Computer Solutions, LLC Colchester, CT 06415
Contact: Sean Rogers Phone: 203-213-4403
298 Cherry Street, New Britain, CT 06051 Email: avalden@hotmail.com
Phone: 860-237-8346 Web: www.healthyplatehealthypath.com
Email: info@dcs-llc.biz
Web: www.dcs-llc.biz Health Products
My Healthy US
Consulting/Marketing Contact: Dan and Aristia Partiss
The Modern Observer Group, LLC Middletown, CT 06457
Contact: Eric Lopkin Phone: 860-316-5132
220 Julia Terrace, Middletown, CT 06457 Email: myhealthyus@gmail.com
Phone: 860-343-1579 Web: www.myhealthyus.com
Fax: 860-343-1579
Email: elopkin@modernobserver.com Home Improvement
Rich the Rehabber, LLC
Web: www.modernobserver.com
Contact: Rich Hart
Computers (Repair) Middlefield, CT 06455
Dan LeRoy Phone: 860-575-2589
Email: danleroy@cox.net Email: rehabrich@comcast.net
Web:www.wix.com/danleroy/danleroy Web: www.rehabrich.com
Insurance (Property/Casualty)
Star-Schein LLC
Contact: Charlie Schein
Rocky Hill, CT
Office Phone: 860-513-1055
Cell Phone: 860-819-9810
Fax: 877-513-6363
Email: charlie@starschein.com
Web: www.starschein.com
Landscaping, Snow Removal, Lawn Care
Baba Landscaping & Snow Removal, LLC
Contact: Bhupal Baba
Cromwell, CT 06416
Phone: 860-913-4938
Email: bhupalbaba@yahoo.com
Logo Design
James Robert Creative
Contact: James Robert Valentino
139 Cedar Ridge Road, Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-666-0176
Email: mindsite09@jamesrobertcreative.com
Web: www.jamesrobertcreative.com
Malafronte Consulting
Contact: Paul Malafronte
958 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
Phone: 203-843-6657
Email: paul@malafrontehosting.com
Web: www.malafrontehosting.com
Peter A. Patrician Design & Illustration
Contact: Peter Patrician
Portland, CT 06480
Phone: 315-278-3801
Email: PPatrician.Design@gmail.com
Motivational Speaking
Hold Your Head High
Contact: Joe Lavoie
Plantsville, CT
Phone: 860-426-1057
Email: hold_your_head_high@gmail.com
Professional Organizing
Organize for Today
Contact: Lauren Guiditta
7 Firethorn Drive, Glastonbury, CT 06033
Phone: 860-805-7833
Email: Lauren@Organize4Today.com
Web: www.Organize4Today.com
Personal Chef Service
Savory Thymes Personal Chef Service
Contact: Ruth L'Hommedieu
PO Box 1005
Cromwell, CT 06416
Phone: 860-613-2464
Email: chefruth@savorythymespcs.com
Web: www.savorythymespcs.com
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Pet Sitting and Walking Retail/Resale Web Design and Hosting
Out of the Dog House The Walk In Closet Consignment Malafronte Consulting
Contact: Vicki Moyer Contact: Jackie Goodwin Contact: Paul Malafronte
Middletown, CT 06457 72 Pane Road, Newington, CT 06111 958 Dixwell Avenue
Phone: 860-838-4269 Phone: 860-667-6046 Hamden, CT 06514
Email: vicki@outofthedoghousect.com Fax: 860-667-6046 Phone: 203-843-6657
Web: www.outofthedoghousect.com Email: shopthewalkincloset@gmail.com Email: paul@malafrontehosting.com
Web: www.shopthewalkin.com Web: www.malafrontehosting.com
Photographer (Freelance)
Photo Images Co. Production (Video)/Cartoon Animation Writers
Contact: Ben Jordan Dan LeRoy Talcott Mountain Media, LLC
702-2 Church Street Email: danleroy@cox.net Contact: Matthew Craver
Newington, CT 06111 Web: www.danleroyproductions.com 126 Wadhams Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: 860-978-2949 Phone: 860-286-0782
Email: photoi@msn.com Send Out Cards Email: mcraver@talcottmountainllc.com
Web: www.photoimagesco.photoreflect.com Malafronte Consulting Web: www.talcottmountainllc.com
Contact: Paul Malafronte
Printing (Commercial) 958 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
Thirteenth Floor Graphics and Printing Phone: 203-843-6657
Contact: Agata Piorkowski Email: paul@malafrontehosting.com
375 Lake Avenue Web: www.malafrontehosting.com Classifieds
Bristol, CT 06010
Phone: 860-585-7121 Social Media Marketing ORIENTAL CARPET, 100% silk.
Email: agata@tfgp.net 1 Degree LLC Gorgeous 4 x 6 hand sewn. Soothing
Web: www.tfgp.net Contact: Michele Corona colors of burgundy, salmon and teal
Middlefield, CT 06455 come together on a cream background
Retail/Online Phone: 860-575-7916 with fringe. Must see to appreciate full
Dare to Inspire Email: mcorona149@gmail.com color impact. An unusual, modern
Contact: Jennifer Loscialpo Web: www.ramartijr.com arrangement of colors for an oriental
Glastonbury, CT 06033
rug. $3,600. This is a genuine Oriental
Phone: 860-338-5120 A Passion for Connection
Email: jennifer@daretoinspire.net Contact: Richard Marti, Jr
carpet hand carried from the Middle
Web: www.daretoinspire.net Cromwell, CT 06416 East. Call 860-613-2464 for more info.
Phone: 203-599-1903 Will barter this.
Email: ramartijr@gmail.com
Web: www.ramartijr.com TREADMILL. Never used still in box.
Multi programs, slides under bed,
speed, time, distance and calories
GBA Meetings Schedule calculated. $350. Call 860-613-2464
zzzz for more info. Will barter this.
AUGUST'S TOPIC: DISCUSSION OF QUESTIONS, DIAMOND RING - Ladies -
CHALLENGES, AND CONCERNS SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS Georgeous with approximately .66
carat 18K gold diamond. Band has pin
Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 6:00 pm stripe of white gold on each side. All in
one ring for first engagement or as an
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 8:00 am anniversary gift. Size is approx. 6 1/2.
Must see to appreciate, $2100.00.
The meetings above are held at the Call 860-613-2464 for more info. Will
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